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What a Power of Attorney Needs for Overseas Use
A power of attorney signed in Singapore for use overseas needs your signature witnessed by a Notary Public, a notarial certificate, and SAL authentication with an apostille certificate. If the country is outside the Hague Apostille Convention — Malaysia or the UAE, for example — the embassy or high commission in Singapore attests it after SAL. The receiving registrar or bank may add its own format rules, so send us its instructions.
The key rule: you must sign in front of the notary. A POA you have already signed may have to be printed again and re-signed before the notary. Bring it unsigned.
Not sure if your country needs an apostille or embassy attestation? Send us the country and we'll confirm.
Why POAs Get Rejected Back Home
Signed before the appointment
The notary has to witness the signature. A pre-signed POA means a new copy has to be printed and signed again.
No apostille on the notarised POA
A notarised POA without SAL authentication may be refused by land registries and banks abroad that need it legalised. We complete the SAL step for you.
Wrong or changed format
Registrars and banks may insist on their own wording. We keep the exact format your lawyer, bank or developer sent — we don't draft or give legal advice on its content.
Language
Some countries want the POA in their language. For China, a Chinese version may be needed — we confirm where it fits in the chain. See Chinese translation and apostille.
Names and IDs don't match
Your name and passport or NRIC number must match the POA exactly. We check this before you sign.
Our Power of Attorney Notary Service in Singapore
Personal POA
selling or renting property, bank accounts, pension, family and inheritance matters
Corporate POA
authorising a representative for an overseas bank, subsidiary, tender or registration; see company document apostille
Notary witnessing
signature witnessed and notarial certificate issued by an appointed notary
SAL authentication and apostille
we queue at SAL and collect for you
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries such as Malaysia and the UAE
Home, office or hospital visits
for elderly or unwell signatories, see mobile notary in Singapore
Power of Attorney Notary Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Notarise + Apostille | Personal POA for India, China and other Hague countries | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + SAL + Embassy | POA for Malaysia, the UAE and other non-Hague countries | From SGD 428 + embassy fee | 5–10 working days |
| Corporate POA | POA signed by directors for company matters abroad | From SGD 249 per document (10% off 5+) | 1–3 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Add-ons: mobile notary visit from SGD 180 per visit · translation from SGD 29 per page · extra notarised originals from SGD 19 per copy · courier to your home country from SGD 19
Government fees (at cost): notarial certificate SGD 75, +SGD 20 per extra party (for example, a joint POA by a couple) · signature witnessing SGD 40 where applicable · SAL authentication SGD 87.20. These are statutory fees and SAL's fee, passed on without markup.
How to Get a Power of Attorney Notarised in Singapore — 4 Steps
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Send us the POA draft
on WhatsApp and tell us the country and what it's for.
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Get the route and an all-in price
apostille or embassy, translation or not.
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Sign in front of the notary
at our office or with a mobile notary; we take it to SAL (and the embassy if needed).
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Collect it or we courier it
to you, or directly to your attorney back home.
What to Bring
- The POA printed and unsigned, in the format your lawyer, bank or registrar provided
- Your original passport or NRIC for identity verification (each signatory)
- Passport-size photos or thumbprints if your home country's format requires them
- For a corporate POA: the authorised signatory's ID and any supporting documents the notary asks for (for example a board resolution or ACRA bizfile) — we confirm this with you
- Details of your attorney (name and ID) exactly as they appear on the POA
POA by Country
India — property sale, bank and family matters; India is a Hague country, so an apostille is enough. See apostille for India.
Malaysia — property and bank matters need the POA legalised through the Malaysian High Commission after SAL. See Malaysia document legalisation.
China — an apostille is now accepted; a Chinese translation may be required. See Singapore documents apostille for China.
Company POA for China — a corporate POA for a Chinese subsidiary, bank or registration follows the same notary and SAL route. See company documents apostille for China.
Other Hague countries — an apostille after notarisation is the legalisation step for Pakistan, Bangladesh, the UK, the USA and Australia.
UAE, Qatar and other non-Hague countries — see embassy attestation in Singapore and UAE embassy attestation.
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
Signed right, first time
names, IDs and signature pages checked before the notary.
Your format kept
we match the sample your home-country office sent.
One contact
notary, SAL, embassy, translation and courier.
Clear pricing
statutory notary and SAL fees listed separately from ours.
Samples of what you get back
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What our clients say
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“I had a power of attorney that needed notarisation before it could be used overseas. I wasn't familiar with the procedure, so their explanation over WhatsApp was really helpful. Everything was handled in the order they explained.”
“Needed my birth certificate apostilled for use in India. I wasn't sure whether I needed to get anything notarised first, so I messaged them on WhatsApp. They explained the steps clearly and handled everything without any confusion.”
“My marriage certificate needed attestation for the UAE. I contacted them through WhatsApp because I had a few questions about the embassy requirements. The replies were quick and everything was explained in simple terms.”
“Needed a police certificate apostilled quite urgently for an overseas application. I asked about the same-day option and they confirmed the timing before I went ahead. Really appreciated the clear communication.”
“I needed several personal documents apostilled and didn't have time to arrange everything myself. The team explained the process and kept me updated until the documents were ready. Very convenient service.”
“My degree certificate needed legalisation for Indonesia. I was mainly worried about whether additional certification was required before the apostille. They checked the document and explained the correct process before proceeding.”
“I needed a single status certificate legalised for an overseas application. I had quite a few questions because it was my first time doing this. They were patient with the explanations and gave me a clear idea of the process.”
“I needed a certified true copy before proceeding with the legalisation of my documents. The appointment was straightforward and they explained what was being certified before completing the process. Very efficient service.”
“I had several company documents that needed to be prepared for use overseas. They checked the paperwork before starting and explained what needed to be completed first. The documents were handled professionally and returned as agreed.”
“I needed my documents attested for Kuwait and wasn't sure which certificates needed to be included. The team went through everything with me before I started. The process was organised and I always knew what stage the documents were at.”
“I needed my divorce certificate legalised for use abroad. I already had the original document but wasn't sure what authentication was required next. They explained the process step by step and made it much easier to understand.”
“I needed my A-Level certificate apostilled before sending it to a university overseas. The price and turnaround were explained before I confirmed the service. Everything was straightforward and I received the completed document as expected.”
“I needed an urgent apostille and had a fairly tight deadline. Before taking the order, they checked my document and confirmed whether the requested turnaround was possible. I appreciated the honest explanation about the timing.”
“I needed my power of attorney notarised for an overseas property transaction. They explained what I needed to prepare beforehand, which made the appointment much easier. The document was handled carefully and professionally.”
“I needed company documents legalised for use in China. There were several documents involved and I wasn't familiar with the process. They explained what needed to be done at each stage and kept me updated throughout.”
“Needed my degree certificate and transcript apostilled for an overseas job application. They checked the documents first and confirmed the process before starting. The final documents were returned neatly and within the agreed timeframe.”
“My documents had already been notarised but still needed authentication. I wasn't sure what the next step was, so I sent them a copy through WhatsApp. They checked everything and explained what was still required.”
“I needed my documents apostilled for the Philippines and had no idea where to start. They explained the process clearly and confirmed what I needed before taking the documents. The whole experience was much easier than I expected.”
“I needed several documents attested for Qatar and wasn't familiar with the embassy process. They went through the documents with me and explained which steps were required. Communication was clear from beginning to end.”
“My father's death certificate needed to be legalised for use overseas. It was a sensitive family matter, so I appreciated how professionally the documents were handled. The process was explained clearly and there was no unnecessary back and forth.”
“I needed both translation and apostille for an overseas application. I initially thought I would have to arrange the two services separately. They explained the order of the steps and made the whole process much simpler.”
“I booked a mobile notary because travelling to an office wasn't convenient for me. The appointment was arranged around my availability and everything was handled professionally. It saved me quite a bit of time.”
“My Malaysian documents needed to be legalised and I wasn't familiar with the Singapore procedure. They explained the difference between the steps clearly and checked the documents before proceeding. Very straightforward experience.”
“My O-Level certificates needed apostilling for an overseas education application. I wasn't sure whether the older certificates could still be processed, so I sent them over for checking first. They confirmed what was needed and handled the rest.”
“I had documents from Vietnam that needed to be legalised for use in Singapore. I wasn't sure about the terminology and kept confusing attestation with legalisation. They explained the difference clearly and told me what stage my documents needed.”
Power of Attorney Singapore — FAQs
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